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How Twitter Revealed Consumer Health Care Trends in the Pandemic

Health Populi

“Broadband” became more than a Band-Aid, Brandwatch observes, as connectivity became an on-ramp to access health care services during the pandemic. And, many tags related to mental health became well-used, such as #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalHealthAwareness, #WellBeing, and #BellLetsTalk from the campaign addressing stigma.

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Ten In Ten: Manatt’s Healthcare Priorities to 2031

Health Populi

Address social determinants of health. Achieving health equity, bringing mental health services to all who need them, ideally at parity with physical health services. Addressing social determinants, where social isolation and loneliness are one powerful SDoH across ages and especially for elders (see #6).

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

My Zoom invitation to Stacy was a very convenient excuse for me to catch up with a friend in the field: we have known each other since Stacy started to grow her health-social media presence on Twitter. And that involvement in social media is intimately woven with Stacy’s patient advocacy journey….for

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Voice and AI – Better Together for Older Adults – New Report

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Consider voice-enabled smart plugs, thermostats, audio books, traffic directions, weather, and news updates – and answers to questions that might matter about health, social connection, and personal safety. The future: Voice assistants will help mitigate growing social isolation of the oldest.

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Social isolation of older adults – a problem and an opportunity

Aging in Place Technology Watch

What’s been going on with older adults in the context of social isolation and loneliness? Pandemic activity limitations resulted in social isolation and loneliness. Studies have shown that loneliness and social isolation may be linked to all-cause mortality. So what is the role of technology in mitigating social isolation today?

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Five policy changes from 2023 that will drive more tech for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Medicaid Home Care Services. The President’s Budget also includes $150 billion over the next decade to improve and expand Medicaid home care services —making it easier for seniors and people with disabilities to live, work, and participate in their communities. Dementia care.

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Five technologies for older adults November 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

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